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We were charmed by the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial and its famous gateway arch, an iconic monument that symbolizes the westward expansion in the United States.
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Our first ceremony was at the The French School, where school subjects are taught in French. Dennis used the advantage of his ability to fluently speak 5 languages and began the ceremony in French.
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We presented the Certificate of Appreciation and Jharna Kala painting to the head of the school, Conrad Wildsmith.
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The city museum is an ultimate childrens museum of interactive exhibits with everything that you can possibly imagine.
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The Harmony Circus students Kellin and Chuncey took the stage and mesmerized us with their performnce!
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We expressed our deepest appreciation for the Harmony Circus and also presented them with a painting fittingly entitled 'World Harmony' by Sri Chinmoy.
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Our team with the largest pencil in the world, which was made for Sri Chinmoy's 76th birthday in 2007 and is now exhibited in the City Museum.
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We visited the Vedanta Society, where we had the privillege to enjoy a most deligthful meeting with Swami Chetananda.
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We felt so privileged to spend some time with Swami Chetananda - a universal heart-lover of all people and religions, writer of extensive writings on Sri Ramakrishna and Vivekananda, a true spiritual being full of light and love.
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We presented our certificate of appreciation to Chris Conway, who holds our peace torch in the group photo.